I am a photographer and visual artist from Ukraine. In my work, I explore the
relationships between humans and nature, between people and connection with
their inner selves. I work with contemporary, documentary, and staged
photography, combining different methods. In my photographs, I combine the colourful picturesqueness of classical paintings with modern methods of working with digital images. I experiment with different digital and analogue techniques. I aim to create a positive change in people’s lives and the environment through my artistic projects.
I deeply engage with the topics of nature, climate change, and Anthropocene problems. Bringing awareness to Anthropocene problems through art and discussion is a form of education. In 2020, I wrote the thesis titled “Anthropocene Issues in Society and Contemporary Photography” and provided lectures on the topic.
Nude and portrait photography is a way for me to show people my inner processes. Behind every picture are two stories—one from my side as the author, depicting some processes going on in my mind, and the other from the person portrayed—their identity, hopes, fears, and happiness. I aim to capture each person’s most human and authentic expression using light.
A member of the Swiss Photo Club and Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers UAPF. Speak English, German, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian.
I offer creative solutions for both business and private clients, including photo and video shoots, text, and design. Corporate portraits, reportage, or still-life photography can help make your business more vibrant and appealing to customers.
Sell limited edition prints printed on high-quality museum paper.
Aesthetica Art Prize 2024 highlights, I’m also in the video.
Exhibition 16th February – 21st April in the York Art Gallery, UK.
EXHIBITIONS
2024
“Aesthetica Art Prize 2024”, 16.02-21.04.24, York Art Gallery, UK
“Disappearing” Literaturhaus Zurich, Changing Landscapes, 23-26.02.2024, Zurich, Switzerland
2023
«Changing landscapes», solo show, Art House Zurich Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland
«Connections», solo show, Villa Straeuli, Winterthur, Switzerland
«Healing Nature» online group show ArtDoc Magazine
2020
“The Man and the Machine», group show, gallery Millepiani, Roma, Italy
2019
“Maydan. 5 years after”, group show, Stromsund, Sweden
2018
“Surfaces”, group show, gallery Millepiani, Roma, Italy
“Abandoned buildings”, group show, Athens, Greece
“Travelers”, group show, Blank Wall Gallery, Athens, Greece
CIP International Festival, Chania, Greece
2016
“Face of Islam», solo show, Ukraine: Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Sumy, Dnipro
2013
“Day”, group show, Lavra Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine
“Masters enter to”, group show, Sevastopol, Ukraine
2010
“Stop cruelty», group show, Kharkiv, Ukraine
“Sound and Color”, group show, Kharkiv, Ukraine
“Human rights”, group show, Kharkiv, Ukraine
2009
“Chronicle of Light”, group show, Lviv, Ukraine
2008
“A Look at Age”, group show, Kharkiv, Ukraine
2007
“Physics behind the scenes” group show, Kharkiv, Ukraine
AWARDS
Aesthetica Art Prize 2024
Silver Tokyo Photo Awards, 2023, category Science-Environment
ND Awards Honourable mention, 2023
Pro Helvetia Artlink grant, 2023
Lane Kirkland Scholarship, 2019-2020, “Anthropocene issues in contemporary photography”.
Finalist of HIPA contest “The Moment», 2018
Women United Art magazine, 2023
ArtDoc Photography magazine, 2023
Mandry magazine, 2018, 2016, 2015
Photographer magazine, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Swiss Photo Club 2022-ongoing
Kharkiv Karazin National University, “Anthropocene issues in contemporary photography” , online lecture, Kharkiv, Ukraine, September 2023
Open online lecture “Anthropocene issues in Contemporary Photography” 2020
Photography and Photoshop at SPB Media School in Kyiv, Ukraine 2012-2014
WORKED WITH
In Switzerland worked with ProHelvetia, Bern Film, Artlink, Weiter Schreiben, Zurcher Film, EP Climbing, UN Women, EU Neighbors East, Stem is Fem, Klitschko Foundation, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, MAC-house, ControlPay, FBN, Men Tantra, TIS, RedHead, Organic Standart, Ukraine Crisis media centre, Kyiv Post, Poletto, Alsace, Mafia.